Prism apparatus, and camera apparatus including the same

ABSTRACT

A prism apparatus, and a camera and an image display apparatus including the same are disclosed. The prism apparatus includes: a first prism configured to reflect input light toward a first reflected direction, a first actuator configured to change an angle of the first prism about a first rotation axis to change the first reflected direction based on a first control signal, a second prism configured to reflect the light reflected from the first prism toward a second reflected direction, and a second actuator configured to change an angle of the second prism about a second rotation axis to change the second reflected direction based on a second control signal.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a prism apparatus, and a cameraapparatus including the same, and more particularly, to a prismapparatus capable of performing optical image stabilization (OIS) forcompensating movement of dual prism caused by camera shake, for exampledue to trembling hands, and a camera and an image display apparatusincluding the prism apparatus.

BACKGROUND ART

A camera is an apparatus for photographing an image. Recently, as acamera is employed in a mobile terminal, the research on the downsizingof a camera has been progressed.

Meanwhile, in addition to the downsizing trend of the camera, an autofocus function and an optical image stabilization (OIS) function areadopted.

Particularly, for performing optical image stabilization (OIS) function,it is important to accurately detect and compensate movement of dualprism caused by camera shake.

DISCLOSURE Technical Problem

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, andprovides a prism apparatus capable of performing optical imagestabilization (OIS) for compensating movement of dual prism caused bycamera shake, for example due to trembling hand(s), and a camera and animage display apparatus including the prism apparatus.

The present invention further provides a prism apparatus capable ofperforming optical image stabilization (OIS) by independently rotating adual prism, and a camera and an image display apparatus including theprism apparatus.

The present invention further provides a slim camera and an imagedisplay apparatus including a prism apparatus.

Technical Solution

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a prism apparatusincludes: a first prism configured to reflect input light toward a firstreflected direction, a first actuator configured to change an angle ofthe first prism about a first rotation axis to change the firstreflected direction based on a first control signal, a second prismconfigured to reflect the light reflected from the first prism toward asecond reflected direction, and a second actuator configured to changean angle of the second prism about a second rotation axis to change thesecond reflected direction based on a second control signal.

The first prism includes an internal first reflective surface and thesecond prism includes an internal second reflective surface configuredto reflect the light.

The first prism is configured to receive the input light through a firstentry prism surface and output the input light reflected from theinternal first reflective surface through a first exit prism surface,and the second prism is configured to receive the reflected lightthrough a second entry prism surface and output the reflected lightreflected from the internal second reflective surface through a secondexit prism surface.

The first prism and second prism are configured such that the first exitprism surface faces the second entry prism surface.

The first rotation axis of the first prism is perpendicular to thesecond rotation axis of the second prism.

In response to a movement causing rotation of the first prism about thefirst rotation axis by a first angle and rotation of the second prismabout the second rotation axis by a second angle, the first actuator isconfigured to rotate the first prism in a third direction opposite thefirst direction by a third angle in response to the first controlsignal, the second actuator is configured to rotate the second prism ina fourth direction opposite the second direction by a fourth angle inresponse to the second control signal, wherein the third angle is halfof the first angle, and wherein the fourth angle is half of the secondangle.

The prism apparatus further includes: a first hall sensor configured tosense an angle change of the first prism based on a first magneticfield, and a second hall sensor configured to sense an angle change ofthe second prism based on a second magnetic field.

The first actuator includes a first drive magnet and a first drive coil.

The prism apparatus further includes: a first prism holder configured tosecure the first prism, a first yoke coupled to a rear of the firstprism holder, the first drive magnet coupled to a rear of the firstyoke, a first coil holder including a plurality of protrusionsprotruding toward the first prism holder, wherein each of the pluralityof protrusions includes an opening, and wherein the openings define thefirst rotation axis, wherein the first drive coil is disposed betweenthe first coil holder and the first yoke, wherein the first prism holderincludes a plurality of bosses configured to engage with the openings ofthe plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the first prism aboutthe first prism axis.

The second actuator includes a second drive magnet and a second drivecoil.

The prism apparatus further includes: a second prism holder configuredto secure the second prism, a second yoke coupled to a rear of thesecond prism holder, the second drive magnet coupled to a rear of thesecond yoke, a second coil holder including a plurality of protrusionsprotruding toward the second prism holder, wherein each of the pluralityof protrusions includes an opening, and wherein the openings define thesecond rotation axis, wherein the second drive coil is disposed betweenthe second coil holder and the second yoke, wherein the second prismholder includes a plurality of bosses configured to engage with theopenings of the plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the secondprism about the second prism axis.

The refractive indices of the first prism and the second prism are 1.7or greater.

The refractive indices of the first prism and the second prism are lessthan 1.7, and wherein a reflective coating is formed on reflectivesurfaces of the first prism and the second prism.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a cameraapparatus includes: a gyro sensor configured to sense a movement of thecamera apparatus, a dual prism apparatus configured to direct inputlight, a lens apparatus comprising a plurality of lenses configured tobe adjusted to achieve variable focus, and an image sensor configured togenerate an image signal based on the input light, wherein the dualprism apparatus includes: a first prism configured to reflect inputlight toward a first reflected direction, a first actuator configured tochange an angle of the first prism about a first rotation axis to changethe first reflected direction based on a first control signal, a secondprism configured to reflect the light reflected from the first prismtoward a second reflected direction, and a second actuator configured tochange an angle of the second prism about a second rotation axis tochange the second reflected direction based on a second control signalfor outputting the reflected light toward the lens apparatus and theimage sensor.

The camera apparatus further includes: a first hall sensor configured tosense an angle change of the first prism caused by the movement based ona first magnetic field, and a second hall sensor configured to sense anangle change of the second prism caused by the movement based on asecond magnetic field.

The camera apparatus further includes a drive controller configured togenerate the first control signal and the second control signal forstabilizing an image being captured by the image sensor, wherein thefirst control signal is based on the angle change of the first prismcaused by the movement and the second control signal is based on theangle change of the second prism caused by the movement.

The first prism includes an internal first reflective surface and thesecond prism includes an internal second reflective surface configuredto reflect the light.

The first prism is configured to receive the input light through a firstentry prism surface and output the input light reflected from theinternal first reflective surface through a first exit prism surface,and the second prism is configured to receive the reflected lightthrough a second entry prism surface and output the reflected lightreflected from the internal second reflective surface through a secondexit prism surface.

The first prism and second prism are configured such that the first exitprism surface faces the second entry prism surface.

A direction of the input light into the first entry prism surface isparallel to the image sensor.

The image sensor receives light corresponding to an object beingphotographed from the dual prism apparatus while the image sensor ispositioned perpendicularly to the object being photographed.

One or more of the plurality of lenses are moved along an axis forachieving variable focus, and the axis is perpendicular to the directionof the input light into the first entry prism surface and the lightoutput from the first prism through the first exit prism surface.

The first rotation axis of the first prism is perpendicular to thesecond rotation axis of the second prism.

The camera apparatus further includes a drive controller, wherein: inresponse to the movement causing rotation of the first prism about thefirst rotation axis by a first angle and rotation of the second prismabout the second rotation axis by a second angle, the drive controlleris configured to: generate the first control signal to cause the firstactuator to rotate the first prism in a third direction opposite thefirst direction by a third angle, and generate the second control signalto cause the second actuator to rotate the second prism in a fourthdirection opposite the second direction by a fourth angle, wherein thethird angle is half of the first angle, and wherein the fourth angle ishalf of the second angle.

The camera apparatus further includes: a first prism holder configuredto secure the first prism, a first yoke coupled to a rear of the firstprism holder, a first drive magnet of the first actuator coupled to arear of the first yoke, a first coil holder including a plurality ofprotrusions protruding toward the first prism holder, wherein each ofthe plurality of protrusions includes an opening, and wherein theopenings define the first rotation axis, wherein a first drive coil ofthe first actuator is disposed between the first coil holder and thefirst yoke, wherein the first prism holder includes a plurality ofbosses configured to engage with the openings of the plurality ofprotrusions to allow rotation of the first prism about the first prismaxis.

The camera apparatus further includes: a second prism holder configuredto secure the second prism, a second yoke coupled to a rear of thesecond prism holder, a second drive magnet of the second actuatorcoupled to a rear of the second yoke, a second coil holder including aplurality of protrusions protruding toward the second prism holder,wherein each of the plurality of protrusions includes an opening, andwherein the openings define the second rotation axis, wherein a seconddrive coil of the second actuator is disposed between the second coilholder and the second yoke, wherein the second prism holder includes aplurality of bosses configured to engage with the openings of theplurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the second prism about thesecond prism axis.

The prism apparatus according to an embodiment of the present inventionincludes: a first prism to reflect input light; a first actuator tochange an angle of the first prism with reference to a first rotationaxis, based on a first control signal; a second prism to reflect thelight from the first prism; and a second actuator to change an angle ofthe second prism with reference to a second rotation axis, based on asecond control signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement theoptical image stabilization (OIS) for a dual prism. In particular, theoptical image stabilization (OIS) can be implemented based on aplurality of rotation axes by independently rotating the dual prism.

Meanwhile, the first prism and the second prism are disposed tointersect with each other. Accordingly, since the optical paths of thefirst prism and the second prism are different from each other, it ispossible to implement an L-type camera, and thus a slim camera having areduced thickness can be implemented.

Meanwhile, the prism apparatus further includes: a first hall sensor tosense a magnetic field or change of the magnetic field according to theangle change of the first prism; and a second hall sensor to sense amagnetic field or change of the magnetic field according to the anglechange of the second prism. Accordingly, it is possible to implement theoptical image stabilization (OIS) for the dual prism.

Meanwhile, the first actuator includes a first drive magnet and a firstdrive coil. Accordingly, it is possible to implement the optical imagestabilization (OIS) for the first prism.

Meanwhile, the first drive magnet is attached to a second surface, whichis a rear surface of the first surface of the first yoke, the firstdrive coil is disposed between the first coil holder and the first yoke,and a boss in both ends of the first prism holder is coupled with theopening formed in the protrusion of the first coil holder. Accordingly,the first drive magnet, the first prism holder, and the first prism canbe rotated based on the first rotation axis.

Meanwhile, the second actuator includes a second drive magnet and asecond drive coil. Accordingly, it is possible to implement the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) for the second prism.

Meanwhile, the second drive magnet is attached to a second surface,which is a rear surface of the first surface of the second yoke, thesecond drive coil is disposed between the second coil holder and thesecond yoke, and a boss in both ends of the second prism holder iscoupled with the opening formed in the protrusion of the second coilholder. Accordingly, the second drive magnet, the second prism holder,and the second prism can be rotated based on the second rotation axis.

Meanwhile, when the first prism moves at a first angle of a firstdirection of the first rotation axis, the first actuator changes thefirst prism into a second angle which is half of the first angle, in asecond direction opposite to the first direction of the first rotationaxis. Accordingly, the compensation angle in the optical imagestabilization (OIS) becomes small, so that the accuracy of the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) can be improved.

Meanwhile, when the second prism moves at a third angle of a thirddirection of the second rotation axis, the second actuator changes thesecond prism into a fourth angle which is half of the third angle, in afourth direction opposite the third direction of the second rotationaxis. Accordingly, the compensation angle in the optical imagestabilization (OIS) becomes small, so that the accuracy of the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) can be improved.

Meanwhile, refractive indices of the first prism and the second prismare 1.7 or more. Accordingly, the total reflection can be performed inthe first prism and the second prism, and thus, light can be transmittedin the direction of the image sensor.

Meanwhile, refractive indices of the first prism and the second prismare less than 1.7, and a reflective coating is formed on reflectivesurfaces of the first prism and the second prism respectively.Accordingly, the total reflection can be performed in the first prismand the second prism, and thus, light can be transmitted in thedirection of the image sensor.

The camera according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:a gyro sensor to sense motion; a prism apparatus to change an angle ofinput light with reference to a first rotation axis and a secondrotation axis, and to output the light, in order to compensate themotion sensed by the gyro sensor; a lens apparatus including a pluralityof lenses, to move at least one lens to achieve variable focus, and tooutput the light from the prism apparatus by using the moved lens; andan image sensor to convert the light from the lens apparatus into anelectric signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) for the dual prism. In particular, the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) can be implemented based on a plurality ofrotation axes by independently rotating the dual prism.

Meanwhile, the camera further includes a drive controller to control thefirst actuator based on the first control signal and first magneticfield or change of the magnetic field information from the first hallsensor, and to control the second actuator based on the second controlsignal and second magnetic field or change of the magnetic fieldinformation from the second hall sensor. Meanwhile, accurate opticalimage stabilization (OIS) can be implemented by a closed loop control ofthe drive controller.

The image display apparatus according to an embodiment of the presentinvention includes: a display; a camera; a controller to control thedisplay to display an image photographed by the camera; and a gyrosensor to sense motion, wherein the camera includes: a prism apparatusto change an angle of input light with reference to a first rotationaxis and a second rotation axis, and to output the light, in order tocompensate the motion sensed by the gyro sensor; a lens apparatusincluding a plurality of lenses, to move at least one lens to achievevariable focus, and to output the light from the prism apparatus byusing the moved lens; and an image sensor to convert the light from thelens apparatus into an electric signal. Accordingly, it is possible toimplement the optical image stabilization (OIS) for the dual prism. Inparticular, the optical image stabilization (OIS) can be implementedbased on a plurality of rotation axes by independently rotating the dualprism.

Advantageous Effects

As is apparent from the above description, according to an embodiment ofthe present invention, there is provided a prism apparatus including: afirst prism configured to reflect input light toward a first reflecteddirection, a first actuator configured to change an angle of the firstprism about a first rotation axis to change the first reflecteddirection based on a first control signal, a second prism configured toreflect the light reflected from the first prism toward a secondreflected direction, and a second actuator configured to change an angleof the second prism about a second rotation axis to change the secondreflected direction based on a second control signal. Accordingly, it ispossible to implement the optical image stabilization (OIS) for a dualprism. In particular, the optical image stabilization (OIS) can beimplemented based on a plurality of rotation axes by independentlyrotating the dual prism.

The first prism comprises an internal first reflective surface and thesecond prism comprises an internal second reflective surface configuredto reflect the light. Accordingly, light from the first prism may bestably transmitted to the second prism.

The first rotation axis of the first prism is perpendicular to thesecond rotation axis of the second prism. Accordingly, since the opticalpaths of the first prism and the second prism are different from eachother, it is possible to implement an L-type camera, and thus a slimcamera having a reduced thickness can be implemented.

In response to a movement causing rotation of the first prism about thefirst rotation axis by a first angle and rotation of the second prismabout the second rotation axis by a second angle, the first actuator isconfigured to rotate the first prism in a third direction opposite thefirst direction by a third angle in response to the first controlsignal, the second actuator is configured to rotate the second prism ina fourth direction opposite the second direction by a fourth angle inresponse to the second control signal, wherein the third angle is halfof the first angle, and wherein the fourth angle is half of the secondangle. Accordingly, the compensation angle for the optical imagestabilization (OIS) becomes small, so that the accuracy of the opticalimage stabilization (OIS) may be improved.

The prism apparatus further includes: a first hall sensor configured tosense an angle change of the first prism based on a first magneticfield, and a second hall sensor configured to sense an angle change ofthe second prism based on a second magnetic field. Accordingly, it ispossible to implement the optical image stabilization (OIS) for the dualprism.

The prism apparatus further includes: a first prism holder configured tosecure the first prism, a first yoke coupled to a rear of the firstprism holder, the first drive magnet coupled to a rear of the firstyoke, a first coil holder including a plurality of protrusionsprotruding toward the first prism holder, wherein each of the pluralityof protrusions comprises an opening, and wherein the openings define thefirst rotation axis, wherein the first drive coil is disposed betweenthe first coil holder and the first yoke, wherein the first prism holderincludes a plurality of bosses configured to engage with the openings ofthe plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the first prism aboutthe first prism axis. Accordingly, the first drive magnet, the firstprism holder, and the first prism can be rotated based on the firstrotation axis.

The prism apparatus further includes: a second prism holder configuredto secure the second prism, a second yoke coupled to a rear of thesecond prism holder, the second drive magnet coupled to a rear of thesecond yoke, a second coil holder including a plurality of protrusionsprotruding toward the second prism holder, wherein each of the pluralityof protrusions comprises an opening, and wherein the openings define thesecond rotation axis, wherein the second drive coil is disposed betweenthe second coil holder and the second yoke, wherein the second prismholder comprises a plurality of bosses configured to engage with theopenings of the plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the secondprism about the second prism axis. Accordingly, the second drive magnet,the second prism holder, and the second prism can be rotated based onthe second rotation axis.

The refractive indices of the first prism and the second prism are 1.7or greater. Accordingly, the total reflection can be performed in thefirst prism and the second prism, and thus, light can be transmitted inthe direction of the image sensor.

The refractive indices of the first prism and the second prism are lessthan 1.7, and wherein a reflective coating is formed on reflectivesurfaces of the first prism and the second prism. Accordingly, the totalreflection can be performed in the first prism and the second prism, andthus, light can be transmitted in the direction of the image sensor.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided acamera apparatus including: a gyro sensor configured to sense a movementof the camera apparatus, a dual prism apparatus configured to directinput light, a lens apparatus comprising a plurality of lensesconfigured to be adjusted to achieve variable focus, and an image sensorconfigured to generate an image signal based on the input light, whereinthe dual prism apparatus comprises: a first prism configured to reflectinput light toward a first reflected direction, a first actuatorconfigured to change an angle of the first prism about a first rotationaxis to change the first reflected direction based on a first controlsignal, a second prism configured to reflect the light reflected fromthe first prism toward a second reflected direction, and a secondactuator configured to change an angle of the second prism about asecond rotation axis to change the second reflected direction based on asecond control signal for outputting the reflected light toward the lensapparatus and the image sensor. Accordingly, it is possible to implementthe optical image stabilization (OIS) for a dual prism. In particular,the optical image stabilization (OIS) can be implemented based on aplurality of rotation axes by independently rotating the dual prism.

The camera apparatus further includes: a first hall sensor configured tosense an angle change of the first prism caused by the movement based ona first magnetic field, and a second hall sensor configured to sense anangle change of the second prism caused by the movement based on asecond magnetic field. Accordingly, it is possible to implement theoptical image stabilization (OIS) for the dual prism.

The camera apparatus further includes a drive controller configured togenerate the first control signal and the second control signal forstabilizing an image being captured by the image sensor, wherein thefirst control signal is based on the angle change of the first prismcaused by the movement and the second control signal is based on theangle change of the second prism caused by the movement. Accordingly, itis possible to implement the optical image stabilization (OIS) for thedual prism.

The image sensor receives light corresponding to an object beingphotographed from the dual prism apparatus while the image sensor ispositioned perpendicularly to the object being photographed.Accordingly, it is possible to implement an L-type camera, and thus aslim camera having a reduced thickness can be implemented.

One or more of the plurality of lenses are moved along an axis forachieving variable focus, and the axis is perpendicular to the directionof the input light into the first entry prism surface and the lightoutput from the first prism through the first exit prism surface.

Accordingly, since the optical paths of the first prism and the secondprism are different from each other, it is possible to implement anL-type camera, and thus a slim camera having a reduced thickness can beimplemented.

The first rotation axis of the first prism is perpendicular to thesecond rotation axis of the second prism. Accordingly, since the opticalpaths of the first prism and the second prism are different from eachother, it is possible to implement an L-type camera, and thus a slimcamera having a reduced thickness can be implemented.

The camera apparatus further includes a drive controller, wherein: inresponse to the movement causing rotation of the first prism about thefirst rotation axis by a first angle and rotation of the second prismabout the second rotation axis by a second angle, the drive controlleris configured to: generate the first control signal to cause the firstactuator to rotate the first prism in a third direction opposite thefirst direction by a third angle, and generate the second control signalto cause the second actuator to rotate the second prism in a fourthdirection opposite the second direction by a fourth angle, wherein thethird angle is half of the first angle, and wherein the fourth angle ishalf of the second angle. Accordingly, the compensation angle for theoptical image stabilization (OIS) becomes small, so that the accuracy ofthe optical image stabilization (OIS) may be improved.

The camera apparatus further includes: a first prism holder configuredto secure the first prism, a first yoke coupled to a rear of the firstprism holder, a first drive magnet of the first actuator coupled to arear of the first yoke, a first coil holder including a plurality ofprotrusions protruding toward the first prism holder, wherein each ofthe plurality of protrusions comprises an opening, and wherein theopenings define the first rotation axis, wherein a first drive coil ofthe first actuator is disposed between the first coil holder and thefirst yoke, wherein the first prism holder includes a plurality ofbosses configured to engage with the openings of the plurality ofprotrusions to allow rotation of the first prism about the first prismaxis. Accordingly, the first drive magnet, the first prism holder, andthe first prism can be rotated based on the first rotation axis.

The camera apparatus further includes: a second prism holder configuredto secure the second prism, a second yoke coupled to a rear of thesecond prism holder, a second drive magnet of the second actuatorcoupled to a rear of the second yoke, a second coil holder including aplurality of protrusions protruding toward the second prism holder,wherein each of the plurality of protrusions includes an opening, andwherein the openings define the second rotation axis, wherein a seconddrive coil of the second actuator is disposed between the second coilholder and the second yoke, wherein the second prism holder includes aplurality of bosses configured to engage with the openings of theplurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the second prism about thesecond prism axis. Accordingly, the second drive magnet, the secondprism holder, and the second prism can be rotated based on the secondrotation axis.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will bemore apparent from the following detailed description in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal as an example of animage display apparatus according to an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG.1A;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is an internal cross-sectional view of a camera according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3B is an internal block diagram of a camera according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D are internal block diagrams of exemplary camerasaccording to embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a camera having a dual prism apparatusaccording to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C are diagrams illustrating a camera in which a dualprism apparatus is omitted;

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a camera having arotatable dual prism module according to an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal having the camera ofFIG. 5A;

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating another example of a camera having arotatable dual prism module according to an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal having the camera ofFIG. 6A; and

FIGS. 7 to 10 are diagrams for explaining the camera of FIG. 6A.

BEST MODE

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail withreference to the accompanying drawings. With respect to constituentelements used in the following description, suffixes “module” and “unit”are given only in consideration of ease in the preparation of thespecification, and do not have or serve as different meanings.Accordingly, the suffixes “module” and “unit” may be usedinterchangeably.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal as an example of animage display apparatus according to an embodiment of the presentinvention, and FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminalshown in FIG. 1A.

Referring to FIG. 1A, a case forming an outer appearance of a mobileterminal 100 may be formed by a front case 100-1 and a rear case 100-2.Various electronic components may be embedded in a space formed by thefront case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

Specifically, a display 180, a first sound output module 153 a, a firstcamera 195 a, and a first to third user input units 130 a, 130 b, and130 c may be disposed in the front case 100-1. Further, a fourth userinput unit 130 d, a fifth user input unit 130 e, and a microphone 123may be disposed on a lateral surface of the rear case 100-2.

In the display 180, a touchpad may be overlapped in a layer structure sothat the display 180 may operate as a touch screen.

The first sound output module 153 a may be implemented in the form of areceiver or a speaker. The first camera 195 a may be implemented in aform suitable for photographing an image or a moving image of a user,and the like. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitablefor receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first to fifth user input units 130 a, 130 b, 130 c, 130 d and 130 eand the sixth and seventh user input units 130 f and 130 g describedbelow may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130.

The microphone 123 may be disposed in the lower side of the rear case100-2, i.e., in the lower side of the mobile terminal 100, so as tocollect an audio signal. Otherwise the microphone 123 may be disposed inthe upper side of the rear case 100-2, i.e., in the upper side of themobile terminal 100, so as to collect an audio signal.

Referring to FIG. 1B, a second camera 195 b, and a third camera 195 cmay be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the rear case 100-2,and a sixth and seventh user input units 130 f and 130 g, and aninterface 175 may be disposed on the side surface of the rear case100-2.

The second camera 195 b has a photographing direction substantiallyopposite to that of the first camera 195 a, and may have differentpixels from the first camera 195 a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror(not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera195 b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to thesecond camera 195 b to be used for shooting a three-dimensionalstereoscopic image.

The second camera 195 b may have a photographing direction substantiallyopposite to that of the first camera 195 a, and may have differentpixels from the first camera 195 a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror(not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera195 b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to thesecond camera 195 b to be used for photographing a three-dimensionalstereoscopic image.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be additionally disposed inthe rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement astereo function together with the first sound output module 153 a, andmay be used for talking in a speakerphone mode.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100may be mounted in the rear case 100-2. The power supply unit 190 may be,for example, a rechargeable battery and may be detachably coupled to therear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

The microphone 123 may be disposed in the front surface of the rear case100-2, i.e., in the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 so as tocollect an audio signal.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to anembodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 100 may include a wirelesscommunication unit 110, an audio/video (A/V) input unit 120, a userinput unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, aninterface 175, a controller 170, and a power supply unit 190. When thesecomponents are implemented in an actual application, two or morecomponents may be combined into one component if necessary, or onecomponent may be divided into two or more components.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receivingmodule 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internetmodule 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 may receive at least one of abroadcast signal and broadcast related information from an externalbroadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcastsignal and/or broadcast related information received through thebroadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 may transmit and receive a wirelesssignal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and aserver on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal mayinclude various types of data in accordance with a voice call signal, avideo call signal, or a character/multimedia messagetransmission/reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wirelessInternet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 may be embedded inthe mobile terminal 100 or externally provided.

The short distance communication module 117 refers to a module for shortdistance communication. BLUETOOTH, Radio Frequency Identification(RFID), infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee,and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used as a short distancecommunication technology.

The Global Position System (GPS) module 119 may receive positioninformation from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The audio/video (A/V) input unit 120 may be used to input an audiosignal or a video signal, and may include the camera 195, the microphone123, and the like.

The camera 195 may process an image frame such as a still image or amoving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or aphotographing mode. Then, the processed image frame may be displayed onthe display 180.

The image frame processed by the camera 195 may be stored in the memory160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communicationunit 110. Two or more cameras 195 may be provided according to theconfiguration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 may receive an external audio signal by themicrophone in a display off mode, e.g., a call mode, a recording mode,or a voice recognition mode, and may process the audio signal into anelectrical voice data.

Meanwhile, a plurality of microphones 123 may be disposed in differentpositions. The audio signal received in each microphone may beaudio-signal processed in the controller 170, or the like.

The user input unit 130 may generate key input data that the user inputsfor controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static pressurescheme/capacitive scheme) capable of receiving a command or informationby a user's pressing or touching operation. In particular, when thetouch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display 180 describedlater, it may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may detect the current state of the mobile terminal100 such as the open/close state of the mobile terminal 100, theposition of the mobile terminal 100, the contact of the user, and thelike, and may generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation ofthe mobile terminal 100.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressuresensor 143, a motion sensor 145, a touch sensor 146, and the like.

The proximity sensor 141 may detect an object approaching the mobileterminal 100 or an object in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100without mechanical contact. In particular, the proximity sensor 141 maydetect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magneticfield or a change in the static magnetic field, or by using a changerate of the capacitance.

The pressure sensor 143 may detect whether a pressure is applied to themobile terminal 100, or detect the magnitude of the pressure, and thelike.

The motion sensor 145 may detect the position or motion of the mobileterminal 100 by using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or thelike.

The touch sensor 146 may detect a touch input by a user's finger or atouch input by a specific pen. For example, when a touch screen panel isdisposed on the display 180, the touch screen panel may include a touchsensor 146 for detecting position information and intensity informationof the touch input. A sensing signal detected by the touch sensor 146may be transmitted to the controller 180.

The output unit 150 may be used to output an audio signal, a videosignal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display180, a sound output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module157.

The display 180 may display and output information processed by themobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in thecall mode, a user interface (UI) or graphic user interface (GUI) relatedwith the call may be displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in thevideo call mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or receivedimage may be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI andthe GUI may be displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display 180 and the touch padform a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display180 may be used as an input apparatus capable of inputting informationby a user's touch in addition to an output apparatus.

The sound output module 153 may output the audio data received from thewireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a callsignal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognitionmode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module153 may output an audio signal related to the function performed in themobile terminal 100, e.g., a call signal reception tone, a messagereception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include aspeaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence ofan event of the mobile terminal 100. The alarm unit 155 may output asignal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than anaudio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output asignal in a form of vibration.

The haptic module 157 may generate various tactile effects that the usercan feel. A typical example of the tactile effect generated by thehaptic module 157 may be a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157generates vibration with a tactile effect, the intensity and pattern ofthe vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, anddifferent vibrations may be synthesized and outputted or sequentiallyoutputted.

The memory 160 may store a program for the processing and controlling ofthe controller 170, and may serve to temporarily store inputted oroutputted data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a movingimage, or the like).

The interface 175 may serve as an interface with all external devicesconnected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface 175 may receive datafrom an external device or receive power from the external device totransmit to each component in the mobile terminal 100, and allow thedata in the mobile terminal 100 to be transmitted to the externaldevice.

The controller 170 may control, in general, the operation of each unitto control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. Forexample, the controller 170 may perform relevant control and processingfor voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. Inaddition, the controller 170 may include a multimedia playback module181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia playback module 181 may beconfigured in hardware inside the controller 170 or may be configured insoftware separately from the controller 170. Meanwhile, the controller170 may include an application processor (not shown) for driving anapplication. Alternatively, the application processor (not shown) may beprovided separately from the controller 170.

The power supply unit 190 may receive external power or internal powerunder the control of the controller 170 to supply power required foroperation of each component.

FIG. 3A is an internal cross-sectional view of a camera according to anembodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, FIG. 3A is an example of a cross-sectionalview of the second camera 195 b.

The second camera 195 b may include an aperture 194 b, a prism apparatus192 b, a lens apparatus 193 b, and an image sensor 820 b.

The aperture 194 b may open and close the light incident on the lensapparatus 193 b.

The image sensor 820 b may include an RGB filter 915 b, and a sensorarray 911 b for converting an optical signal into an electric signal, inorder to sense RGB colors.

Accordingly, the image sensor 820 b may sense and output RGB images,respectively.

FIG. 3B is an internal block diagram of a camera according to anembodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, FIG. 3B is an example of a block diagram forthe second camera 195 b.

The second camera 195 b may include the prism apparatus 192 b, the lensapparatus 193 b, the image sensor 820 b, and an image processor 830.

The image processor 830 may generate an RGB image based on an electricalsignal from the image sensor 820 b.

Meanwhile, the image sensor 820 b may adjust an exposure time based onthe electric signal.

Meanwhile, the RGB image from the image processor 830 may be transmittedto the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 may output acontrol signal to the lens apparatus 193 b for motion of a lens in thelens apparatus 193 b. For example, a control signal for autofocusing maybe output to the lens apparatus 193 b.

Meanwhile, the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 may output acontrol signal for the optical image stabilization (OIS) function in theprism apparatus 192 b to the prism apparatus 192 b.

FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D are internal block diagrams of a camera according toembodiments of the present invention.

Firstly, FIG. 3C illustrates that a gyro sensor 145 c, a drivecontroller DRC, a first prism module 692 a, and a second prism module692 b are provided inside the camera 195 b.

The gyro sensor 145 c may detect a first direction motion and a seconddirection motion. The gyro sensor 145 c may output motion informationSfz including the first direction motion and the second directionmotion.

The drive controller DRC may output control signals Saca and Sacb forthe motion compensation to a first prism module 692 a and a second prismmodule 692 b respectively, based on motion information Sfz including afirst direction motion and a second direction motion from the gyrosensor 145 c.

In particular, the drive controller DRC may output the control signal toa first actuator ACTa in the first prism module 692 a and a secondactuator ACTb in the second prism module 692 b.

A first control signal Saca may be a control signal for the compensationof the first direction motion sensed by the gyro sensor 145 c, and asecond control signal Sacb may be a control signal for the compensationof the second direction motion sensed by the gyro sensor 145 c.

The first actuator ACTa may change the angle of a first prism PSMa basedon a first rotation axis, based on the first control signal Saca. SeeFIG. 5A.

The second actuator ACTb may change the angle of a second prism PSMbbased on a second rotation axis, based on the second control signalSacb. See FIG. 5A.

Meanwhile, a first hall sensor HSa in the first prism module 692 a and asecond hall sensor Hsb in the second prism module 692 b may sense thechange of the magnetic field so as to check movement information due tothe movement of the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb.

Meanwhile, a first hall sensor HSa may sense an angle change of thefirst prism PSMa caused by the movement based on a first magnetic field,and a second hall sensor HSb may sense an angle change of the secondprism PSMb caused by the movement based on a second magnetic field.

The motion information detected by the first hall sensor HSa and thesecond hall sensor HSb, particularly, first and second magnetic field orchange of the magnetic field information Shsa and Shsb, may be input tothe DRC.

The drive controller DRC may perform a PI control or the like, based onthe control signals Saca and Sacb for the motion compensation and themotion information, particularly, the first and second magnetic field orchange of the magnetic field information Shsa and Shsb, therebyaccurately controlling the motion of the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb.

That is, the drive controller DRC may perform a closed loop by receivingthe information Shsa and Shsb detected by the first hall sensor HSa andthe second hall sensor HSb, and can accurately control the motion of thefirst prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb.

Next, although FIG. 3D is similar to FIG. 3C, there exists a differencein that the gyro sensor 145 c is provided not in the camera 195 b, butin the motion sensor 145 of a separate sensing unit 140 inside themobile terminal 100.

Accordingly, although not shown in FIG. 3D, the camera 195 b in FIG. 3Dmay further include an interface (not shown) for receiving a signal froman external gyro sensor 145 c.

Meanwhile, the motion information Sfz including the first directionalmotion and the second direction motion received from the gyro sensor 145c may be input to the drive controller DRC. The operation of the drivecontroller may be the same as that of FIG. 3C. FIG. 4A is a diagramillustrating a camera having a dual prism apparatus according to anembodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, a camera 195 x of FIG. 4A may include an imagesensor 820 x, a lens apparatus 193 x for transmitting light to the imagesensor, a lens driving unit (CIRx) for moving a lens inside the lensapparatus 193 x, and a dual prism apparatus 192 x having a first prism192 ax and a second prism 192 bx for refracting input light RI.

The camera 195 x of FIG. 4A may perform the movement of the lensapparatus 193 x in order to perform optical image stabilization (OIS).In the drawing, it is illustrated that the compensation is performed inthe Dra direction.

This method has a disadvantage that, when the optical zoom of the lensapparatus 193 x is high, the optical image stabilization (OIS) should beperformed more. Therefore, the accuracy of the optical imagestabilization (OIS) may be reduced.

In addition, in this case, the lens movement direction should intersectwith the Dra direction, so that it is difficult to simultaneouslyachieve the lens movement and the movement for performing optical imagestabilization (OIS).

In the present invention, in order to compensate for this, it is assumedthat the optical image stabilization (OIS) is implemented inside theprism module, and the angle compensation is performed, in particular, byusing a rotary actuator. According to this, by performing the anglecompensation, there is an advantage that it is enough to compensate onlyan angle within a given range, regardless of whether the optical zoom ofthe lens apparatus 193 x is low or high. For example, a plurality ofprism modules may be used to compensate a first angle in first andsecond rotational axis directions, respectively. Accordingly, regardlessof the optical zoom, since the angle compensation within a given rangebecomes possible, the accuracy of optical image stabilization (OIS) canbe improved.

This will be described with reference to FIG. 5A.

FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C are diagrams illustrating a camera in which a dualprism apparatus is omitted.

Referring to the drawing, a camera 195 y of FIG. 4B may include an imagesensor 820 y, a lens apparatus 193 y for transmitting light to the imagesensor, and a lens driving unit (CIRy) for moving a lens inside the lensapparatus 193 y.

Meanwhile, since the camera 195 y of FIG. 4B does not have a pluralityof prism apparatuses, input light RI may be directly input through thelens apparatus 193 y, so that the lens apparatus 193 y and the imagesensor 820 y should be disposed perpendicular to the input light RI.

That is, in a mobile terminal 100 y of FIG. 4C, input light RI may betransmitted to the image sensor 820 y via the lens apparatus 193 y.

Recently, the length Wy of the lens apparatus 193 y increases accordingto the trend of high image quality and high performance. With thisstructure, there is a disadvantage that, as the length Wy of the lensapparatus 193 y increases, the thickness DDy of the mobile terminal 100y becomes larger.

Accordingly, in order to solve this problem, in the present invention, adual prism may be employed, and the first prism and the second prism maybe disposed to intersect with each other such that the light (RI) pathof the first prism and the light path of the second prism are different.According to this structure, it is possible to implement an L-typecamera, and thus a slim camera having a reduced thickness can beimplemented. This will be described with reference to FIG. 5A.

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a camera having arotatable dual prism module according to an embodiment of the presentinvention, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminalhaving the camera of FIG. 5A

Referring to the drawing, a camera 500 a of FIG. 5A may include an imagesensor 520, a lens apparatus 593 for transmitting light to the imagesensor 520, a lens driving unit (CIRa) for moving a lens inside the lensapparatus 593, and a dual prism apparatus 592 having a first prismmodule 592 a and a second prism module 592 b.

The dual prism apparatus 592 may differ from FIG. 4A in that it isrotated to achieve optical image stabilization (OIS) function.

Meanwhile, unlike FIG. 4A, since the lens apparatus 593 is not providedwith an optical image stabilization (OIS) function, it can beimplemented more slimly.

The lens apparatus 593 may have at least one lens, and the lens may bemoved for variable focus.

For example, the lens apparatus 593 may be provided with a plurality oflenses such as a concave lens and a convex lens, and may move at leastone of internal lenses so as to achieve variable focus, based on acontrol signal from the image processor 830 or the controller 170. Inparticular, it may be moved to the image sensor 820 b or in a directionopposite to the image sensor 820 b.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5A illustrates that the image sensor 520, the lensapparatus 593, and the dual prism apparatus 592 are sequentiallyarranged, and the light incident on the dual prism apparatus 592 istransmitted to the lens apparatus 593 and the image sensor 520. However,the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, the light from the above may be reflected by a an internalfirst reflective surface RSa of the first prism PSMa in the first prismmodule 592 a and may be transmitted to the second prism module 592 b,and may be reflected by an internal second reflective surface RSb of thesecond prism PSMb in the second prism module 592 b and may betransmitted to the lens apparatus 593 and the image sensor 520.

That is, unlike FIG. 5A, the image sensor 520, the dual prism apparatus592, and the lens apparatus 593 may be sequentially arranged, and thelight incident on the lens apparatus 593 may be transmitted the dualprism apparatus 592 and the image sensor 520.

The dual prism apparatus 592 may include a first prism PSMa configuredto reflect input light toward a first reflected direction, a firstactuator ACTa configured to change an angle of the first prism PSMaabout a first rotation axis Axma to change the first reflected directionbased on a first control signal Saca, a second prism PSMb configured toreflect the light reflected from the first prism PSMa toward a secondreflected direction, and a second actuator ACTb configured to change anangle of the second prism PSMb about a second rotation axis Axmb tochange the second reflected direction based on a second control signalSacb to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) for compensatingmovement of dual prism caused by hand tremble.

The first prism PSMa may comprise an internal first reflective surfaceRSa and the second prism PSMb comprises an internal second reflectivesurface RSb configured to reflect the light.

The first prism PSMa may receive the input light through a first entryprism surface ISa and output the input light reflected from the internalfirst reflective surface RSa through a first exit prism surface OSa, andthe second prism PSMb may receive the reflected light through a secondentry prism surface ISb and output the reflected light reflected fromthe internal second reflective surface RSb through a second exit prismsurface OSb.

The first prism PSMa and second prism PSMb are configured such that thefirst exit prism surface OSa faces the second entry prism surface ISb.

The first rotation axis Axma of the first prism PSMa may beperpendicular to the second rotation axis Axmb of the second prism PSMb.

At this time, it is preferable that the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb intersect with each other. In particular, it is preferablethat the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb are disposedperpendicular to each other.

Meanwhile, the refractive indices of the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb may be 1.7 or more. Accordingly, a total reflection may beperformed in the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb, and thus,the light RI can be transmitted in the direction of the image sensor.

The refractive indices of the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMbmay be less than 1.7, and a reflective coating may be formed on areflective surface of the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb.Accordingly, a total reflection can be performed in the first prism PSMaand the second prism PSMb, and thus, the light RI can be transmitted inthe direction of the image sensor.

According to this, the image sensor 520, the lens apparatus 593, and thefirst prism module 592 a may be disposed side by side in one direction,while the second prism module 592 b is disposed to intersect with thefirst prism module 592 a.

Accordingly, the first prism module 592 a and the second prism module592 b may be referred to as an L-type dual prism apparatus 592. Inaddition, the camera 500 a having this structure may be referred to asan L-type camera.

According to this structure, through the first prism module 592 a andthe second prism module 592 b, a rotation may occur in a first directionCRa, e.g., in a counterclockwise direction ccw based on a first rotationaxis Axma and a rotation may occur in a second direction CRb, e.g., in acounterclockwise direction ccw based on a second rotation axis Axmb toperform the angle compensation, thereby achieving the optical imagestabilization (OIS) function.

For example, in response to a movement causing rotation of the firstprism PSMa about the first rotation axis Axma by a first angle θ1 androtation of the second prism PSMb about the second rotation axis Axmb bya second angle θ2, the first actuator ACTa is configured to rotate thefirst prism PSMa in a third direction opposite the first direction by athird angle θ3 in response to the first control signal Saca, the secondactuator ACTb is configured to rotate the second prism PSMb in a fourthdirection opposite the second direction by a fourth angle in response tothe second control signal Sacb, the third angle θ3 may be half of thefirst angle θ1, and the fourth angle may be half of the second angle θ2.

Accordingly, the compensation angle for the optical image stabilization(OIS) becomes small, so that the accuracy of the optical imagestabilization (OIS) may be improved.

In particular, since angular compensation is performed by using thefirst actuator ACTa and the second actuator ACTb, there is an advantagethat it is enough to compensate only an angle within a given range,regardless of whether the optical zoom of the lens apparatus 593 is alow magnification or a high magnification. Hence, regardless of theoptical zoom, the accuracy of optical image stabilization (OIS) can beimproved.

In addition, since an optimal space arrangement can be accomplished in alimited space, a slim camera 500 a can be implemented. Therefore, thepresent invention can be applied to the mobile terminal 100, and thelike.

FIG. 5A illustrates that the length of the lens apparatus 593 is denotedby Wa and the length of the dual prism apparatus 592 is denoted by Wpa,and the heights of the lens apparatus 593 and the dual prism apparatus592 are denoted by ha.

Since the first prism module 592 a and the second prism module 592 b inthe dual prism apparatus 592 are disposed to intersect with each other,as shown in the mobile terminal 100 a of FIG. 5B, the movement directionof the incident light RI may be changed twice through the first prismmodule 592 a and the second prism module 592 b, and the image sensor 520can be disposed in the left side of the mobile terminal 100 a. Inparticular, the image sensor 520 may be disposed opposite the lateralside of the mobile terminal 100 a.

Therefore, the thickness DDa of the mobile terminal 100 a may bedetermined not by the sum (Wa+Wpa) of the lengths of the lens apparatus593 and the dual prism apparatus 592, but by the height ha of the lensapparatus 593 and the dual prism apparatus 592 or the height ho of theimage sensor 520.

Accordingly, as the height ha of the lens apparatus 593 and the dualprism apparatus 592 or the height ho of the image sensor 520 is designedto be low, the thickness DDa of the mobile terminal 100 a can be slimlyimplemented. Accordingly, the slim camera 500 a having a thin thicknessand a mobile terminal 100 a having the slim camera 500 a can beimplemented.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating another example of a camera having arotatable dual prism module according to an embodiment of the presentinvention, FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal havingthe camera of FIG. 6A, and FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 are diagrams for explainingthe camera of FIG. 6A.

Referring to the drawing, a camera 600 of FIG. 6A may include an imagesensor 620, a lens apparatus 693 for transmitting light to the imagesensor 620, a lens driving unit (CIRb) for moving a lens inside the lensapparatus 693, and a dual prism apparatus 692 having a first prismmodule 692 a and a second prism module 692 b.

The camera 600 of FIG. 6A is similar to the camera 500 a of FIG. 5A, buthas a difference in that the first prism module 692 a and the secondprism module 692 b in the dual prism apparatus 692 are differentlydisposed. In this case, the difference is mainly described.

In the drawing, it is illustrated that the image sensor 620, the lensapparatus 693, and the dual prism apparatus 692 are sequentiallydisposed, and the light incident on the dual prism apparatus 692 istransmitted to the lens apparatus 693 and the image sensor 620.

Specifically, the light from the above may be reflected by a reflectionsurface of the first prism PSMa in the first prism module 692 a and maybe transmitted to the second prism module 692 b, and may be reflected bya reflection surface of the second prism PSMb in the second prism module692 b and may be transmitted to the lens apparatus 693 and the imagesensor 620.

That is, unlike FIG. 5A, there is a difference in that the first prismmodule 692 a in the dual prism apparatus 692 of FIG. 6A is disposed in aforward direction in comparison with the second prism module 692 b.Accordingly, the light reflected by the prism module PSMa in the firstprism module 692 a may travel in the ground direction or the rightdirection.

That is, unlike FIG. 6A, the image sensor 620, the dual prism apparatus692, and the lens apparatus 693 may be sequentially disposed, and thelight incident on the lens apparatus 693 may be transmitted to the dualprism apparatus 692 and the image sensor 620. Hereinafter, the structureof FIG. 6A will be mainly described.

The dual prism apparatus 692 may include a first prism PSMa configuredto reflect input light toward a first reflected direction, a firstactuator ACTa configured to change an angle of the first prism PSMaabout a first rotation axis Axma to change the first reflected directionbased on a first control signal Saca, a second prism PSMb configured toreflect the light reflected from the first prism PSMa toward a secondreflected direction, and a second actuator ACTb configured to change anangle of the second prism PSMb about a second rotation axis Axmb tochange the second reflected direction based on a second control signalSacb.

The first prism PSMa may comprise an internal first reflective surfaceRSa and the second prism PSMb may comprise an internal second reflectivesurface RSb configured to reflect the light.

The first prism PSMa may receive the input light through a first entryprism surface ISa and output the input light reflected from the internalfirst reflective surface RSa through a first exit prism surface OSa, andthe second prism PSMb may receive the reflected light through a secondentry prism surface ISb and output the reflected light reflected fromthe internal second reflective surface RSb through a second exit prismsurface OSb.

The first prism PSMa and second prism PSMb are configured such that thefirst exit prism surface OSa faces the second entry prism surface ISb.

The first rotation axis Axma of the first prism PSMa may beperpendicular to the second rotation axis Axmb of the second prism PSMb.

At this time, it is preferable that the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb intersect with each other. In particular, it is preferablethat the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb are disposedperpendicular to each other.

Meanwhile, the refractive indices of the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb may be 1.7 or more. Accordingly, a total reflection may beperformed in the first prism PSMa and the second prism PSMb, and thus,the light RI can be transmitted in the direction of the image sensor.

Meanwhile, the refractive indices of the first prism PSMa and the secondprism PSMb may be less than 1.7, and a reflective coating may be formedon a reflective surface of the first prism PSMa and the second prismPSMb. Accordingly, a total reflection can be performed in the firstprism PSMa and the second prism PSMb, and thus, the light RI can betransmitted in the direction of the image sensor 620.

According to this, the image sensor 620, the lens apparatus 693, and thefirst prism module 692 a may be disposed side by side in one direction,while the second prism module 692 b is disposed to intersect with thefirst prism module 692 a.

Accordingly, the first prism module 692 a and the second prism module692 b may be referred to as an L-type dual prism apparatus 692. Inaddition, the camera 600 having this structure may be referred to as anL-type camera.

According to this structure, through the first prism module 692 a andthe second prism module 692 b, a rotation may occur in a firstdirection, e.g., in a counterclockwise direction CCW based on a firstrotation axis Axa and a rotation may occur in a second direction, e.g.,in a counterclockwise direction CCW based on a second rotation axis Axbto perform the angle compensation, thereby achieving the optical imagestabilization (OIS) function.

In particular, since angular compensation is performed by using a rotaryactuator, there is an advantage that it is enough to compensate only anangle within a given range, regardless of whether the optical zoom ofthe lens apparatus 693 is a low magnification or a high magnification.Hence, regardless of the optical zoom, the accuracy of optical imagestabilization (OIS) can be improved.

In addition, since an optimal space arrangement can be accomplished in alimited space, a slim camera 600 can be implemented. Therefore, thepresent invention can be applied to the mobile terminal 100, and thelike.

FIG. 6A illustrates that the length of the lens apparatus 693 is denotedby Wb and the length of the dual prism apparatus 692 is denoted by Wpb,and the heights of the lens apparatus 693 and the dual prism apparatus692 are denoted by hb.

Since the first prism module 692 a and the second prism module 692 b inthe dual prism apparatus 692 are disposed to intersect with each other,as shown in the mobile terminal 100 b of FIG. 6B, the movement directionof the incident light RI may be changed twice through the first prismmodule 692 a and the second prism module 692 b, and the image sensor 620can be disposed in the left side of the mobile terminal 100 b. Inparticular, the image sensor 620 may be disposed opposite the lateralside of the mobile terminal 100 b.

Therefore, the thickness DDb of the mobile terminal 100 a may bedetermined not by the sum (Wb+Wpb) of the lengths of the lens apparatus693 and the dual prism apparatus 692, but by the height ho of the lensapparatus 693 and the dual prism apparatus 692 or the height ho of theimage sensor 620.

Accordingly, as the height hb of the lens apparatus 693 and the dualprism apparatus 692 or the height ho of the image sensor 620 is designedto be low, the thickness DDb of the mobile terminal 100 y can be slimlyimplemented. Accordingly, the slim camera 600 having a thin thicknessand a mobile terminal 100 b having the slim camera 600 can beimplemented.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the dual prism apparatus 692 mayinclude the first prism module 692 a and the second prism module 692 b.

The first prism module 692 a may include the first prism PSMa, a firstprism holder PSMHa configured to secure the first prism PSMa, a firstyoke Yka coupled to a rear of the first prism holder PSMHa, the firstdrive magnet DMa coupled to a rear of the first yoke Yka, a first coilholder CLHa including a plurality of protrusions protruding toward thefirst prism holder PSMHa, each of the plurality of protrusions comprisesan opening HSSa, and the openings HSSa define the first rotation axisAxa.

The first drive coil DCLa may be disposed between the first coil holderCLHa and the first yoke Yka, the first prism holder PSMHa may comprise aplurality of bosses BSSa configured to engage with the openings of theplurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the first prism PSMa aboutthe first prism PSMa axis.

The boss BSSa in both ends of the first prism holder PSMHa may becoupled with the opening HSSa formed in both ends in the coil holderCLHa.

Meanwhile, the drive magnet DMa and the drive coil DCLa in the firstprism module 692 a may constitute a first rotary actuator ACTa.

For example, in order to compensate the first direction motion among thefirst direction motion and the second direction motion sensed by themotion sensor 145, particularly, the gyro sensor 145 c, shown in FIG. 3Cor FIG. 3D, the drive controller DRC may output the first control signalSaca to the first actuator ACTa in the first prism module 692 a.

The first actuator ACTa may change the angle of the first prism PSMabased on the first rotation axis, based on the first control signalSaca.

In particular, based on the first control signal Saca applied to thedrive coil DCLa in the first actuator ACTb, the angle of the first prismPSMa can be changed based on the first rotation axis.

Meanwhile, the first hall sensor HSa may sense a change in the magneticfield in order to check motion information due to the movement of thefirst prism PSMa. Specially, the first hall sensor HSa may sense anangle change of the first prism PSMa based on a first magnetic field.

In addition, the motion information, particularly, the magnetic field orchange of the magnetic field information Shsa, detected by the firsthall sensor HSa may be input to the drive controller DRC.

The drive controller DRC may perform a PI control or the like, based onthe control signal Saca for motion compensation and the motioninformation, in particular, the magnetic field or change of the magneticfield information Shsa. Accordingly, the motion of the first prism PSMacan be accurately controlled.

That is, the drive controller DRC may perform a closed loop by receivingthe information Shsa detected by the first hall sensor HSa, and canaccurately control the motion of the first prism PSMa.

Accordingly, the first drive magnet DMa, the first prism holder PSMHa,and the first prism PSMa may be rotated based on the first rotation axisAxa.

Meanwhile, the first coil holder CLHa, the first drive coil DCLa, andthe first hall sensor HSa may be fixed without being rotated based onthe first rotation axis Axa.

As described above, some units in the first prism module 692 a mayrotate and some units may be fixed, thereby detecting the movementcaused by hand tremble based on a magnetic field signal sensed in thefirst hall sensor HSa. In order to perform optical image stabilization(OIS) for compensating movement of dual prism caused by hand tremble,the first drive magnet DMa may rotate so that the first prism PSMa orthe like can be rotated. Thus, the optical image stabilization (OIS) inthe first direction can be accurately performed. Meanwhile, referring toFIG. 8, the second prism module 692 b may include the second prism PSMb,a second prism holder PSMHb configured to secure the second prism PSMb,a second yoke Ykb coupled to a rear of the second prism holder PSMHb,the second drive magnet DMb coupled to a rear of the second yoke Ykb, asecond coil holder CLHb including a plurality of protrusions protrudingtoward the second prism holder PSMHb, each of the plurality ofprotrusions comprises an opening, and the openings define the secondrotation axis Axb. Accordingly, the second drive magnet DMb, the secondprism holder PSMHb, and the second prism PSMb can be rotated based onthe second rotation axis Axb.

The second drive coil DCLb may be disposed between the second coilholder CLHb and the second yoke Ykb, and the second prism holder PSMHbmay comprise a plurality of bosses BSSb configured to engage with theopenings of the plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the secondprism PSMb about the second prism PSMb axis.

The second coil holder CLHb may have a protrusion in both endsprotruding in the direction of the second prism holder PSMb, and anopening HSSb formed in the protrusions respectively. The second coilholder CLHb can fix the drive coil DCLb.

The second prism holder PSMHb may have a boss BSSb in both endsprotruding in the direction of the second coil holder CLHb.

The boss BSSb in both ends of the second prism holder PSMHb may becoupled with the opening HSSb formed in both ends in the second coilholder CLHb.

Meanwhile, the second drive magnet DMb and the second drive coil DCLb inthe second prism module 692 b may constitute a second rotary actuatorACTb.

For example, in order to compensate the second direction motion amongthe first direction motion and the second direction motion sensed by themotion sensor 145, particularly, the gyro sensor 145 c, shown in FIG. 3Cor FIG. 3D, the drive controller DRC may output the second controlsignal Sacb to the second actuator ACTb in the second prism module 692b.

The second actuator ACTb may change the angle of the second prism PSMbbased on the second rotation axis, based on the second control signalSacb.

In particular, based on the second control signal Sacb applied to thedrive coil DCLb in the second actuator ACTb, the angle of the secondprism PSMb can be changed based on the second rotation axis Axb.

Meanwhile, the second hall sensor HSb may sense a change in the magneticfield in order to check motion information due to the movement of thesecond prism PSMb. Specially, a second hall sensor HSb may sense anangle change of the second prism PSMb based on a second magnetic field.

In addition, the motion information, particularly, the magnetic field orchange of the magnetic field information Shsb, detected by the secondhall sensor HSb may be input to the drive controller DRC.

The drive controller DRC may perform a PI control or the like, based onthe control signal Sacb for motion compensation and the motioninformation, in particular, the magnetic field or change of the magneticfield information Shsb. Accordingly, the motion of the second prism PSMbcan be accurately controlled.

That is, the drive controller DRC may perform a closed loop by receivingthe information Shsb detected by the second hall sensor HSb, and canaccurately control the motion of the second prism PSMb.

Accordingly, the second drive magnet DMb, the second prism holder PSMHb,and the second prism PSMb may be rotated based on the second rotationaxis Axb.

Meanwhile, the second coil holder CLHb, the second drive coil DCLb, andthe second hall sensor HSb may be fixed without being rotated based onthe second rotation axis Axb.

As described above, some units in the second prism module 692 b mayrotate and some units may be fixed, thereby detecting the movementcaused by hand tremble based on a magnetic field signal sensed in thesecond hall sensor HSb. In order to perform optical image stabilization(OIS) for compensating movement of dual prism caused by hand tremble,the second drive magnet DMb may rotate so that the second prism PSMb orthe like can be rotated. Thus, the optical image stabilization (OIS) inthe second direction can be accurately performed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first prism PSMa is rotated inthe clockwise direction CW based on the first rotation axis Axa due tothe hand tremble of the user, the drive controller DRC may control thefirst prism PSMa, a first sensor magnet SMa, and the like to rotate inthe counterclockwise direction CCW based on the first rotation axis Axa,by using the rotary actuator, particularly, the first drive magnet DMaand the first drive coil DCLa so as to perform optical imagestabilization (OIS) for compensating movement of dual prism caused byhand tremble.

Particularly, when the first control signal Saca from the drivecontroller DRC is applied to the first drive coil DCLa in the firstactuator ACTa, a Lorentz force may be generated between the first drivecoil DCLa and the first drive magnet DMa, so that the first drive magnetDMa can rotate in the counterclockwise direction CCW.

At this time, the first hall sensor Hsa may detect a change in themagnetic field that is variable, by the counterclockwise CCW rotation ofthe first sensor magnet SMa.

In addition, the drive controller DRC may perform a closed loop based onthe information Shsa detected by the first hall sensor HSa, so that thecounterclockwise CCW rotation of the first drive magnet DMa can be moreaccurately controlled.

For another example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the second prism PSMb isrotated in the clockwise direction CW based on the second rotation axisAxb due to the hand tremble of the user, the drive controller DRC maycontrol the second prism PSMb, a second sensor magnet SMb, and the liketo rotate in the counterclockwise direction CCW based on the secondrotation axis Axb, by using a second rotary actuator, particularly, thesecond drive magnet DMb and the second drive coil DCLb so as to performoptical image stabilization (OIS) for compensating movement of dualprism caused by hand tremble.

Particularly, when the second control signal Sacb from the drivecontroller DRC is applied to the second drive coil DCLb in the secondactuator ACTb, a Lorentz force may be generated between the second drivecoil DCLb and the second drive magnet DMb, so that the second drivemagnet DMb can rotate in the counterclockwise direction CCW.

At this time, the second hall sensor Hsb may detect a change in themagnetic field that is variable, by the counterclockwise CCW rotation ofthe second sensor magnet SMb.

In addition, the drive controller DRC may perform a closed loop based onthe information Shsb detected by the second hall sensor HSb, so that thecounterclockwise CCW rotation of the second drive magnet DMb can be moreaccurately controlled.

As described above, the first prism module 692 a and the second prismmodule 692 b may be independently driven respectively, based on thefirst rotation axis Axa and the second rotation axis Axb, depending onthe hand tremor movement. Therefore, the optical image stabilization(OIS) for a plurality of directions can be performed quickly andaccurately.

Meanwhile, when the first prism PSMa moves at a first angle of a firstdirection of the first rotation axis Axa, the first actuator ACTa maychange the first prism PSMa into a second angle θ2 which is half of thefirst angle θ1, in a second direction opposite the first direction ofthe first rotation axis Axa. According to this, motion compensation maybe performed at an angle smaller than the motion of the user's tremblinghand in spite of the motion of the user's trembling hand, so thataccurate optical image stabilization (OIS) can be performed. Inaddition, the power consumption can also be reduced.

Meanwhile, when the second prism PSMb moves at a third angle θ3 in athird direction of the second rotation axis Axb, the second actuatorACTb may change the second prism PSMb into a fourth angle θ4 which ishalf the third angle θ3, in a fourth direction opposite the thirddirection of the second rotation axis Axb. According to this, motioncompensation may be performed at an angle smaller than the motion of theuser's trembling hand in spite of the motion of the user's tremblinghand, so that accurate optical image stabilization (OIS) can beperformed. In addition, the power consumption can also be reduced. Thiswill be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C below.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams for explaining a motion of a trembling handand the optical image stabilization (OIS) according to the motion of thetrembling hand.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the image sensor 620, thefirst prism PSMa, and a front object OBJ will be described.

Firstly, FIG. 9A illustrates that the first prism PSMa disposed betweenthe front object OBJ and the image sensor 620 is fixed, when there is nomotion or trembling by a hand of the user.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the image sensor 620 and the reflection surfaceSFa of the first prism PSMa may have an angle θm, and the angle betweenthe reflection surface SFa of the first prism PSMa and the front objectOBJ may be the same angle θm. Here, the angle θm may be approximately 45degrees.

According to this, the image sensor 620 may capture light for the frontobject OBJ, through the light which is reflected and inputted by thereflection surface SFa of the first prism PSMa, and convert the capturedlight into an electric signal. Therefore, image conversion for the frontobject OBJ can be achieved.

Next, FIG. 9B illustrates that the first prism PSMa disposed between thefront object OBJ and the image sensor 620 rotates in thecounterclockwise direction CCW by the first angle θ1, when trembling ofthe user's hand is generated in the counterclockwise direction CCW bythe first angle θ1.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the image sensor 620 and the reflection surfaceSFa of the rotated first prism PSMa may have an angle θm, but the anglebetween the reflection surface SFa of the rotated first prism PSMa andthe front object OBJ may be θn smaller than the angle θm.

In other words, the image sensor 620 and the reflection surface SFa ofthe rotated first prism PSMa have an angle θm, and the front object OBJdoes not exist in the direction of the angle θm from the reflectionsurface SFa of the rotated first prism PSMa.

Therefore, the image sensor 620 cannot capture the light for the frontobject OBJ, through the light which is reflected and inputted by thereflection surface SFa of the first prism PSMa.

Thus, the first actuator ACTa may rotate the first prism PSMa at thesecond angle θ2 which is half the first angle θ1, in the clockwisedirection CW.

FIG. 9C illustrates that the first prism PSMa is rotated by the secondangle θ2 which is half the first angle θ1 in the clockwise direction CW,in order to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) for compensatingmovement of dual prism caused by trembling of the user's hand.

Accordingly, like FIG. 9A, the image sensor 620 and the reflectionsurface SFa of the rotated first prism PSMa may have an angle θm, andthe angle between the reflection surface SFa of the rotated first prismPSMa and the front object OBL may be θm.

According to this, the image sensor 620 may capture the light for thefront object OBJ, through the light reflected and inputted by thereflection surface SFa of the first prism PSMa, and convert the lightinto an electric signal. Therefore, in spite of the trembling hand, theimage conversion for the front object OBJ can be stably achieved throughthe optical image stabilization (OIS).

FIG. 10 is a diagram of the first prism module 692 a of FIG. 6A and FIG.7 in a downward direction from the above of the first rotation axis Axa.

According to the prism module 692 a of FIG. 10, the first prism PSMa maybe disposed on a first surface of the first prism holder PSMHa, and thefirst yoke Yka may be disposed on a second surface, which is a rearsurface of the first surface of the first prism holder PSMHa.Particularly, the first surface of the first yoke Yka may be disposed onthe second surface of the first prism holder PSMHa.

Meanwhile, the first sensor magnet SMa may be disposed in the upper sideof the first yoke Yka, and the first hall sensor Hsa may be disposedapart from the first sensor magnet SMa.

That is, in a state where the first rotation axis Axa is positioned inthe vertical direction of the ground, the first yoke Yka may be disposedaround the first rotation axis AXa, the first sensor magnet SMa may bedisposed apart from the first yoke Yka, and the first hall sensor Hsamay be disposed apart from the first sensor magnet SMa.

At this time, a separation distance may be increased in the order of thefirst yoke Yka, the first sensor magnet SMa, and the first hall sensorHsa, based on the rotation first axis AXa.

Meanwhile, the first yoke Yka and the first sensor magnet SMa may bespaced apart from each other in the vertical direction of the ground,and the first sensor magnet SMa and the first hall sensor Hsa may bespaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

That is, the spacing direction between the first yoke Yka and the firstsensor magnet SMa, and the spacing direction between the first sensormagnet SMa and the first hall sensor Hsa may intersect with each other.

Meanwhile, the positions of the first hall sensor Hsa and the firstsensor magnet SMa can be variously modified.

At this time, as mentioned in the description of FIG. 6A to FIG. 8, whenthe first prism PSMa rotates in a first clockwise direction CCW based onthe first rotation axis Axa due to the trembling of the user's hand, thedrive controller DRC may control the first prism PSMa, the first sensormagnet SMa, and the like to rotate in the counterclockwise direction CCWbased on the first rotation axis Axa, by using the first rotaryactuator, particularly, the first drive magnet DMa and the first drivecoil, so as to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) forcompensating movement of dual prism caused by hand tremble.

Particularly, when the first control signal Saca from the drivecontroller DRC is applied to the first drive coil DCLa inside the firstactuator ACTa, a Lorentz force may be generated between the first drivecoil DCLa and the first drive magnet DMa, so that the first drive magnetDMa can rotate in the counterclockwise direction CCW.

At this time, the first hall sensor Hsa may sense a change in themagnetic field that is variable, by the counterclockwise CCW rotation ofthe first sensor magnet SMa.

Meanwhile, when the range of the rotation angle of the clockwisedirection CW due to the hand tremble is approximately between 10 degreesand −10 degrees, the angle compensation range by the rotation in thecounterclockwise direction CCW may be approximately between 5 degreesand −5 degrees which is half of the range of the rotation angle of theclockwise direction CW due to the hand tremble.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 10, even if the rotation angle of theclockwise direction CW is small as the trembling of the hand is small,the first hall sensor Hsa can perform an accurate detection, therebyimproving the accuracy of the angle compensation for the rotation ofcounterclockwise direction CCW.

Meanwhile, the description of FIG. 10 is given based on the first prismmodule 692 a among the first prism module 692 a and the second prismmodule 692 b of FIGS. 6A to 8, and can be applied to the first prismmodule 692 a. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, andcan also be applied to the second prism module 692 b.

Meanwhile, the prism apparatus 692 having the first prism module 692 aand the second prism module 692 b described with reference to FIGS. 6Ato 10 can be employed in various electronic apparatuses such as themobile terminal 100 of FIG. 2, a vehicle, TV, a drone, a robot, a robotcleaner, and the like.

Hereinabove, although the present invention has been described withreference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings, thepresent invention is not limited thereto, but may be variously modifiedand altered by those skilled in the art to which the present inventionpertains without departing from the spirit and scope of the presentinvention claimed in the following claims.

MODE FOR INVENTION

Various embodiments have been described in the best mode for carryingout the invention.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The present invention is applicable to a prism apparatus, and a cameraapparatus including the same, and more particularly, to a prismapparatus capable of performing optical image stabilization (OIS) forcompensating movement of dual prism caused by camera shake.

1. A prism apparatus for a camera apparatus, the prism apparatuscomprising: a first prism configured to reflect input light toward afirst reflected direction; a first actuator configured to change anangle of the first prism about a first rotation axis to change the firstreflected direction based on a first control signal; a second prismconfigured to reflect the light reflected from the first prism toward asecond reflected direction; and a second actuator configured to changean angle of the second prism about a second rotation axis to change thesecond reflected direction based on a second control signal, wherein thefirst rotation axis of the first prism is perpendicular to the secondrotation axis of the second prism.
 2. The prism apparatus of claim 1,wherein the first prism comprises an internal first reflective surfaceand the second prism comprises an internal second reflective surfaceconfigured to reflect the light.
 3. The prism apparatus of claim 2,wherein: the first prism is configured to receive the input lightthrough a first entry prism surface and output the input light reflectedfrom the internal first reflective surface through a first exit prismsurface; and the second prism is configured to receive the reflectedlight through a second entry prism surface and output the reflectedlight reflected from the internal second reflective surface through asecond exit prism surface.
 4. The prism apparatus of claim 3, whereinthe first prism and second prism are configured such that the first exitprism surface faces the second entry prism surface.
 5. (canceled)
 6. Theprism apparatus of claim 1, wherein: in response to a movement causingrotation of the first prism about the first rotation axis by a firstangle and rotation of the second prism about the second rotation axis bya second angle, the first actuator is configured to rotate the firstprism in a third direction opposite the first direction by a third anglein response to the first control signal, the second actuator isconfigured to rotate the second prism in a fourth direction opposite thesecond direction by a fourth angle in response to the second controlsignal, wherein the third angle is half of the first angle, and whereinthe fourth angle is half of the second angle.
 7. The prism apparatus ofclaim 1, further comprising: a first hall sensor configured to sense anangle change of the first prism based on a first magnetic field; and asecond hall sensor configured to sense an angle change of the secondprism based on a second magnetic field.
 8. The prism apparatus of claim7, wherein the first actuator comprises a first drive magnet and a firstdrive coil.
 9. The prism apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: afirst prism holder configured to secure the first prism; a first yokecoupled to a rear of the first prism holder; the first drive magnetcoupled to a rear of the first yoke; a first coil holder including aplurality of protrusions protruding toward the first prism holder,wherein each of the plurality of protrusions comprises an opening, andwherein the openings define the first rotation axis; wherein the firstdrive coil is disposed between the first coil holder and the first yoke,wherein the first prism holder comprises a plurality of bossesconfigured to engage with the openings of the plurality of protrusionsto allow rotation of the first prism about the first prism axis.
 10. Theprism apparatus of claim 9, wherein the second actuator comprises asecond drive magnet and a second drive coil.
 11. The prism apparatus ofclaim 10, further comprising: a second prism holder configured to securethe second prism; a second yoke coupled to a rear of the second prismholder; the second drive magnet coupled to a rear of the second yoke; asecond coil holder including a plurality of protrusions protrudingtoward the second prism holder, wherein each of the plurality ofprotrusions comprises an opening, and wherein the openings define thesecond rotation axis; wherein the second drive coil is disposed betweenthe second coil holder and the second yoke, wherein the second prismholder comprises a plurality of bosses configured to engage with theopenings of the plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the secondprism about the second prism axis.
 12. The prism apparatus of claim 1,wherein refractive indices of the first prism and the second prism are1.7 or greater.
 13. The prism apparatus of claim 1, wherein refractiveindices of the first prism and the second prism are less than 1.7, andwherein a reflective coating is formed on reflective surfaces of thefirst prism and the second prism.
 14. A camera apparatus comprising: agyro sensor configured to sense a movement of the camera apparatus; adual prism apparatus configured to direct input light; a lens apparatuscomprising a plurality of lenses configured to be adjusted to achievevariable focus; and an image sensor configured to generate an imagesignal based on the input light wherein the dual prism apparatuscomprises: a first prism configured to reflect input light toward afirst reflected direction; a first actuator configured to change anangle of the first prism about a first rotation axis to change the firstreflected direction based on a first control signal; a second prismconfigured to reflect the light reflected from the first prism toward asecond reflected direction; and a second actuator configured to changean angle of the second prism about a second rotation axis to change thesecond reflected direction based on a second control signal foroutputting the reflected light toward the lens apparatus and the imagesensor wherein the first rotation axis of the first prism isperpendicular to the second rotation axis of the second prism.
 15. Thecamera apparatus of claim 14, further comprising a drive controller,wherein: in response to the movement causing rotation of the first prismabout the first rotation axis by a first angle and rotation of thesecond prism about the second rotation axis by a second angle, the drivecontroller is configured to: generate the first control signal to causethe first actuator to rotate the first prism in a third directionopposite the first direction by a third angle; and generate the secondcontrol signal to cause the second actuator to rotate the second prismin a fourth direction opposite the second direction by a fourth angle,wherein the third angle is half of the first angle, and wherein thefourth angle is half of the second angle.
 16. The camera apparatus ofclaim 14, wherein the first prism comprises an internal first reflectivesurface and the second prism comprises an internal second reflectivesurface configured to reflect the light, wherein: the first prism isconfigured to receive the input light through a first entry prismsurface and output the input light reflected from the internal firstreflective surface through a first exit prism surface; and the secondprism is configured to receive the reflected light through a secondentry prism surface and output the reflected light reflected from theinternal second reflective surface through a second exit prism surface.17. The camera apparatus of claim 14, wherein: in response to a movementcausing rotation of the first prism about the first rotation axis by afirst angle and rotation of the second prism about the second rotationaxis by a second angle, the first actuator is configured to rotate thefirst prism in a third direction opposite the first direction by a thirdangle in response to the first control signal, the second actuator isconfigured to rotate the second prism in a fourth direction opposite thesecond direction by a fourth angle in response to the second controlsignal, wherein the third angle is half of the first angle, and whereinthe fourth angle is half of the second angle.
 18. The camera apparatusof claim 14, wherein the dual prism apparatus further comprising: afirst hall sensor configured to sense an angle change of the first prismbased on a first magnetic field; and a second hall sensor configured tosense an angle change of the second prism based on a second magneticfield.
 19. The prism apparatus of claim 18, wherein the first actuatorcomprises a first drive magnet and a first drive coil, wherein the dualprism apparatus further comprising: a first prism holder configured tosecure the first prism; a first yoke coupled to a rear of the firstprism holder; the first drive magnet coupled to a rear of the firstyoke; a first coil holder including a plurality of protrusionsprotruding toward the first prism holder, wherein each of the pluralityof protrusions comprises an opening, and wherein the openings define thefirst rotation axis; wherein the first drive coil is disposed betweenthe first coil holder and the first yoke, wherein the first prism holdercomprises a plurality of bosses configured to engage with the openingsof the plurality of protrusions to allow rotation of the first prismabout the first prism axis.
 20. The prism apparatus of claim 19, whereinthe second actuator comprises a second drive magnet and a second drivecoil, wherein the dual prism apparatus further comprising: a secondprism holder configured to secure the second prism; a second yokecoupled to a rear of the second prism holder; the second drive magnetcoupled to a rear of the second yoke; a second coil holder including aplurality of protrusions protruding toward the second prism holder,wherein each of the plurality of protrusions comprises an opening, andwherein the openings define the second rotation axis; wherein the seconddrive coil is disposed between the second coil holder and the secondyoke, wherein the second prism holder comprises a plurality of bossesconfigured to engage with the openings of the plurality of protrusionsto allow rotation of the second prism about the second prism axis.